I recently received the following email from a reader: Hello Mr. Sorensen, I am reading your book “I Hear You” on Amazon Kindle. It is a very interesting concept, this idea of validation, and one worthy of investigation and application, no doubt. The very notion that even in trying to help or advise you might …

If you want a sure-fire way to boost your charisma, deepen your relationships with others, and brighten someone’s day, get in the habit of regularly expressing appreciation for others. The world can be a rough place. Whether we’re dealing with tight deadlines, angry bosses, frazzled spouses, disobedient children, mental or physical illness, ever-growing to-do lists, …

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Mmmmm, not quite. While that’s a nice thought (and makes you sound tough on the playground) words are far more powerful that we like to think. They are often our primary tool for communication and, like any tool, can be used to …

Years ago, I started the practice of simple, daily journaling. I’m not talking long, drawn-out journal entries (though I do find writing those very therapeutic), but short, quick thoughts each morning to help start the day off right. My daily practice has shifted and evolved over the years, and I recently found myself wanting a …

This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: “10 Days to Better Relationships,” which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we’re talking about expectations—the silent killer of relationships. How aware are you of your day-to-day expectations? Of what you’re expecting from life, your significant other, or even the strangers you interact with? …

My book, I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships, is now consistently the #1 best-seller on Amazon.com in the following categories: Communication in Management Couples & Family Therapy Parent & Adult Child Relationships Counseling And very close to #1 in many more. In addition, it was just awarded the 2018 IPA Book Award! To …

This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: “10 Days to Better Relationships,” which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we’re talking about empathy—a critical element of strong, healthy relationships. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. When we have empathy for another person, we …

If there’s one thing that destroys productivity and progress more than anything else, it’s distraction. And unfortunately, we live in a time where we’re faced with dozens of distractions at any given time. The single most effective way I’ve found to combat this is also the simplest: use the “Do Not Disturb” toggles on your …

I like to read. Well…nowadays, I like to listen. Audible is my friend. But still, I like to learn, grow, and improve. I focus the majority of my time on personal development books, but branch out every now and then. Out of the countless books that I’ve gone through, only a small handful have truly made a …

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re waiting for an important email, need to act on it quickly, but can’t afford to sit around and refresh your inbox all day? I’ve been there numerous times, whether it’s waiting for a contract to come through, waiting for an answer to a time-sensitive question, or …

Michael Sorensen is an award-winning author and relationship coach by day, and an avid reader, researcher, and personal development junkie by night. His award-winning book has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on Amazon’s best-seller lists and is changing the way people around the world approach relationships in business, love, and life. Read More